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The Hollyburn Skirt – More Classes!
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Hey y’all. That’s how a gal from Derbyshire talks when her limbs are
sun-soaked and she can barely get her fingertips to strike keys. But there
is much exc...
Hemming curves the easy way
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This is a super quick and accurate way to turn up and sew curved hems. You
wont end up with pointy bits and wrinkled bits on your hem. Just smooth
flat edg...
Favourite books – style and wardrobe
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A commenter asked me to bring together the books I’ve mentioned here and
there. I didn’t go through my posts to develop this list – wrote down the
ones tha...
Me-Made-May part 3
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‘ere we go, another Me-Made-May ’13 post…. 11 May Forgot to get a photo
today. Oops! Nothing exciting to show you anyway, as it has all already
been worn t...
Bow and Organza Sash
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Ivory Bow Sash Recently, I had the honor to work on a casual wedding dress
for a bride who is also pregnant. At the time of her wedding, she will be
20 wee...
Sometimes Smaller IS Better!
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... when it comes to screwdrivers and 'Needle Plates' on sewing machines
that is!
See the *lack* of clearance my standard-normal *sewing machine screwdri...
Kristi’s NDAD Creations
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Today’s post is a bit difficult for me and it comes with a heavy heart.
The lovely Kristi Badger, someone who I only met virtually via this blog
through h...
Sew & Tell Saturday 5/18/13
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Welcome to Sew & Tell Saturday!
Thanks for dropping by to post your sewing projects and to check out some
new talent!
Here are the featured sewing artis...
photos on wooden blocks
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Last week we made some photo blocks. We glued the photos to wood scrap and/or toy wooden blocks with YES paste and then covered them with 3 coats of gloss Mo...
Ballet Dress Hack, sort of...
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[image: Ballet Dress Hack]
What do you do when you ought to be working on legit projects or things on
a time deadline or stuff that needs to get done befo...
Another Successful Me-Made Week :)
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Loving the Me-Made-for-a-Month concept. Seriously, Loving it! I'm
definitely choosing my outfits with more consideration, and dressing "up" a
bit more, ...
HAVE YOU HEARD...
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...about Project Sewnhttp://www.projectsewn.com/p/about-project-sewn.html.
It's a real live virtual sewing adventure. Only two more weeks left. What
a g...
Paris Trend: Pantalons des Celebrations
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*Pantalons des Celebrations*
*(these words on a sign in a Paris shop made me smile)*
* & literally means: *
*PARTY PANTS*
Pants in the windows at *Colette*...
Birdie Forever (and ever)
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I've worn this Rachel Antonoff "Birdie Forever" sweatshirt so often, I went
ahead and bought this season's rendition - I'm With Her. Can't wait to wear
it...
Silk Charmeuse Dress Progress
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From out of the chaos emerges a skirt!
Readers, the construction of my silk 40's dress is underway and let me say
it's painstaking work. Silk charmeus...
New vintage trends and pattern matching
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Few weeks ago, I spotted this skirt by the Vivienne Westwood Anglomania
label. It sold out on net-a-porter for a 'mere' $519 - it's her mass market
line af...
MMM'13 - Weekly Round Up
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So another week down! So far no repeats. The addition of a couple of new
makes has made this week a bit easier to be fair. Every new top I make
could be an...
MEMADEMAY WEEK 3
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Images above : Day 1 - T-Shirt Dress (never blogged, but here is part of
the process) | Day 2 - Navy Heart Scout Tee | Day 3 - Silk Maxi Skirt
| D...
Vogue 8856
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Pattern: Vogue 8856 Fabric: Bamboo jersey from fabric mart Notes: I always
wonder how companies choose the view they will sew for the pattern
envelope. In...
Retro Butterick ’46 B5281
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First posting! Proud of how my retro ’46 came out. Only my third dress ever
to make and the first with a lining. Used gabardine as recommended on the
patte...
Retro Butterick ’46 B5281
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First posting! Proud of how my retro ’46 came out. Only my third dress ever
to make and the first with a lining. Used gabardine as recommended on the
patte...
Me Made May ’13 – Week 3 Round-Up
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Well, we’ve made it through another week of Me-Made-May! If we’re being
honest here… I’m kind of struggling a little :\ The weather has been SO
awkward and...
Mini Swiss Dot Bridal Veil Tutorial
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Yes, I really do love this swiss dotted mini bridal veil from BHLDN. Make
your own using my blushing veil tutorial and just shorten the veil by a
lot. Buy ...
Little Girl Cotton Lace Dress
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After using stretch polyester lace a few months ago, I decided to try
some cotton lace for a summer dress for Rachel. This fabric is from Mood
and has a ...
Happy campers
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Thor received his scabbard in the mail last week. My sister sent me a
picture of him using it. Too cute. The scabbard was a hit with him. I’m
so happ...
Kwik Sew 3968, Slipper Socks
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[image: KS 3968 Thumbnail]
I have very cold feet and have one particular pair of fleece socks that I
like to wear to bed in the winter. I haven't found an...
Lucky Me
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Happy Summer Everyone! Ok, well maybe not all of you are experiencing
summer like I am (its already hot and tottie here!) but Happy Summer
anyway. I know i...
New Pattern Announcement Coming Monday!
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It’s back from printing! The newest pattern from Sewaholic Patterns is back
from the printers and nearly ready to announce. Here’s a shot of the
pattern en...
In The Details: Doll Clothes, Can You Believe It?
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Okay, I have never purchased a pattern for a fashion doll but if I had been
aware of these when I was growing up I might have been tempted. So stylish
and ...
How to Wear DIY: The striped dress I love
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Loving this navy and white striped dress I made earlier this spring. It's
finally warm enough to wear it out, like I did last weekend with a bright
necklac...
Me-Made-May-13 – weekly round-up
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So I’ve decided to do my MMM round-up today instead of Sunday. I’m just a
rebel who won’t play by the rules (the made-up rules I imposed on myself).
Oh oka...
This Week
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We spent the weekend updating our kitchen and getting the house ready to
sell. Steve's brother flew in to help us and I love how it turned out. (But
not ...
Me Made May 2013 - week 2 overview
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*8 May - Colette Macarone*
[image: 8720342325_9220b6d3de]
This was a working muslin that I put together from an old pale blue quilt
cover and some scr...
What's On My Sewing Table...
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This is the kind of project I *know* I'm going to get a lot of wear out of
this Spring/Summer - I'm making a Ginger skirt in a dark navy denim with a...
Gorgeous fashion illustration prints
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I’m so enthralled with these fashion illustration prints from hprints.com.
There are prints from so many of my favorite mid-century French dressmakers
and ...
Me Made May; Week 2 and Some Winners!
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I made it through another week! And, I managed to get a full house of
photos as well! Although some don’t show the outfit too well. Oops! It
was definit...
Weekend
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I received a lot of emails… from you! It’s not rare that I answer a few
emails a week from my readers but over the past 7 days, my “to answer”
folder has...
Beginner Sewing Questions?
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Share your beginner sewing questions! eBook author Tasha Miller Griffith
will select some questions to answer in an upcoming post...
Shirt-tales
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A long time ago, I made Tyo a shirt. And she loved it very much, but since
I had made it in a pattern a couple of sizes too small, it was outgrown
pretty m...
Sewing Dare: Complete
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You may remember that waaaaaaay back in February I signed up for a
#sewingdare. The dare I received was:
*"Make something to wear under a dress"*
Of cou...
House of Pinheiro sews NL6097
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*Pattern:* New Look Workroom 6097 As mention before {DVF Dress} this
jersey mock-wrap dress pattern has pockets, optional belt, short or 3/4
sleeves comp...
Refashion – Running T-shirt
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(Thank you guys so much for your comments on the last post! It always makes
me so happy when my creation is liked by others ) For someone who sews and
trie...
New Capris!
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I really need capris and summer trousers. I’m not a shorts person at all.
I haven’t actually worn a pair since my DD3 was born 9 years ago, and prior
to ...
News and loud purchases
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Hey lovelies!! First of all thank you for so many awesome comments on my
last post about my polka dot Chardon skirt. I’ve been away so couldn’t get
to the ...
Photo Bombshell: 8 New Plus Size Sewing Patterns
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This plus size pattern collection is showcased in the June 2013 issue of *burda
style* magazine. These styles will make you shine in front of the camera,
a...
Me Made May: We’re half way there!
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I really do have a PhD in procrastination. This is such a late MMM update
and now I have so much to squeeze into one post. My bad. But truly, I have
been e...
Another non-sewing post
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But a legitimate question, anyway: what the hell season is it?
My vegetable seedlings have been in for a couple of weeks, the lilac has
bloomed and gone,...
MMM ’13 day 8 – 15
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Eight: Brocade skirt. We’re now into the second week of MMM ’13 and I’m no
longer being wardrobe-challenged by glorious sunny weather, what a relief
It’s ...
Sewing Plans: Some Fabric Updates
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Details matter, it's worth waiting to get it right.
~ Steve Jobs
While I haven't made it into the sewing room for a while, I have made some
small steps o...
Where I Have Been....Where I Am Going and a Sale!
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Over the past few months, you may have noticed that the pace of new vintage
dresses coming to Couture Allure has slowed down considerably and that my
posts...
Things that tick me off Thursday
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Thursdays are so therapeutic, you know? For example, today I’ve got a peeve
that has been bugging me for several years, but I finally had the perfect
examp...
Okay...lets move onto blouses.
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Hello lovely people.
I'm off my game. I don't know what it is, if its stress or not, but my
sewing is not at my usual standards.
Damn dresses.
Twice I...
Always get your patterns. Always. No exceptions
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Lamentably, this bears iteration (albeit paraphrased a bit):
*... every time you pay an invoice for pattern services, you should get the
electronic file f...
Lots of Little Things
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The last time I wrote, I promised I’d have photos of my latest project on
me. Well, little did I know it would be a incredibly windy and biting 36
degrees ...
A tale of 2 machines
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A big thank you to everyone who liked my little twist on the Elisalex
dress. I wore it to work today, and my colleagues were really impressed
with it.
In...
Me-Made-May Week 1!
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So I'm a little behind on recording my Me-Made-May - well a lot considering
we have just passed the end of week two! It's not the wearing handmade
garments...
McCall 3908: The 'First Crepe of Summer' Dress
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I feel like I say this about every 1940 McCall make..but I'm REALLY excited
to show you my latest project!! I adore this dress to bits! It's McCall
390...
Splish Splash Birthday Party Ideas
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Back in April I helped a friend do up a birthday party for her two
children.
My friend is on strict bed rest (she's expecting her 3rd child) and so I ...
Ballerina on fire
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This must be the most embarrassing photo shoot ever (just picture cars
driving by, my neighbors possibly peeking through the windows)…and my
publishing it ...
conquering heights
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if i look self satisfied, IT IS BECAUSE I AM. the reasons are twofold:
1. i conquered this cotton.
2. i conquered myself.
I CONQUER, YO. I AM ...
Journey to Quilt Market 2013: Portland, at Last!
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[image: Journey to Quilt Market 2013: Portland, at Last!] Posted by
joan_ford
With lots of challenges still ahead, our destination is finally at hand. So
...
The Most Beautiful Bra in the World
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…is one that finally fits after days and days of muslins and tweaks!
You see, this is the third muslin of my latest attempt to sew a Bra That
Actually F...
Fooled again by the big 4....
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First up thank you to all those who have emailed me to RSVP to the Sydney
sewists high tea - I'll be in touch shortly with paypal details (once I
remember ...
Pattern Sighting
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There’s a new independent pattern company in the place and it’s called
Bluegingerdoll. I’ll keep my eye open for further patterns… I don’t know if
I mentio...
Haljina - riblja kost / The chevron dress
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Nisam se oglašavala prilično dugo. Iskreno, nisam mnogo ni šila, bila sam
prilično preokupirana poslom i nekim novitetima iz tog domena za koje se
priprem...
Handmade Apartment Tour | Bedroom
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You guys, I love my new bedroom so much! I painted the walls a light
silvery grey that is so cozy and relaxing and it’s the perfect size for
anything I wou...
TUTORIAL and Free Pattern: Placemat Bibs
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I sort of have this obsession with buying old placemats at the thrift
store. They’re just these little ovals of potential, waiting for the
perfect project...
Thrift shop dress makeover
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[image: photo Dressba_zps63f6dc36.jpg]
Today I found this dress at a local charity shop. The fabric was ideal, and
I've had my eye on a few $100 shirtdresse...
One, or more on the go?
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From mid-April to mid-June, we're flat out at my workplace due to a
flagship event we coordinate in May. We work some serious hours leaving me
with little ...
Sewing While In Labor
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Yes. Yes I did. I must be crazy, I know.
*The fruits of my labor! *
Where do I begin? Be prepared for a random and rambling post. I guess
this is k...
Market!! Market!!
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Its Spring Market time! In Portland!! I spend ummm, lets just say a few
decades in Oregon. My girls were born there. It will be so nice to go
someplace tha...
Kicking off summer with blue roses
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With my usual uncanny sense of timing, I've decided to make a start on
summer dresses just as temperatures plummet and the heating's switched back
on! Aft...
blowy sunday in the garden
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I am on holiday this week, and one of my major tasks is to keep up with the
gardening, as well as finishing some of the dressmaking projects that I
current...
Tag: The Basics
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I am compelled to blog, yet I am usually at a loss at what topic to
discuss. I found this tag from Reese Atomic and I found the questions
interesting yet e...
Spring/Summer sewing plans...
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To be honest, I'm not that good and making coherent sewing plans. I pretty
much tend to make what I feel like making. Or what I need.
Of course, that doesn...
Monday Morning Eye Candy: Summer Perfection
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I NEED McCall 9321. The one on the left. Not the pattern. That very dress. Doesn't it just sing of summer evenings and fireflies and sherbert and dancing and...
Today’s Pattern Story: Simplicity 1018
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Pink: C’mon! What does it say? Let me look, why dontcha? Blue: Shhh! The
transmission is very faint. Those egghead boys in tech didn’t realize the
powder...
Resources for Couture Sewing With Lace
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My lace craze is finally starting to wane -- after three months and three
lacy garments! -- so I thought I would compile some of the resources I've
accumul...
A few finished doublets
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Before I get going on this post, I have to say something about the weather. It snowed today.
Last week the temperatures were in the mid to high 20's (Celsiu...
How I made This Cardi With a Twist.
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I just posted this outfit on Sew Passionista by DIANA. Please visit if you
want a more detailed look.
I thought someone might want to know how to make thi...
New Look 6000, A Great Pattern
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I made this dress for a function I was attending last night. I love it. And
the pattern New Look 6000, is a gem,IMO.
I achieved a good fit with only ...
MMM’13: What still fits
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Me-Made-May is more of a challenge this year than I expected, as quite a
number of my handmade clothes have lost the battle with the bump and been
packed a...
Me-Made-May13: Week Two
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*Pan Am Skirt*
*T-shirt* - T.K Maxx
*Shoes-* H! by henry holland
*The long awaited Trench Coat*
*Longsleeve top*- primark
*Spotted top **just seen*- Man...
Happy Mother’s Day
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It’s Mother’s Day here in the States. Because it’s my first I wanted to
mark it with something special. I whipped up my first garment of the year
(crazy, r...
Wonderful Pattern...Fabric from Hell
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I haven't blogged for a few weeks...did you miss me? *wink*
I was recovering from some "medical stuff"....but did have time to make a
few tops, includi...
Letters to the Blogger, or, Dear Robin
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First things first, *thank you*. You wrote some meaningful and helpful
responses to my my last post and each comment meant the world to me. I
really apprec...
I've Been Thinking...
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Periodically I go over my wardrobe for a variety of reasons. Sometimes I
want to cull garments that no longer fit, or that I no longer
wear...sometimes it...
MMM '13 Friday Theme Post: My Sewing Space
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I am wearing me-made pajamas, which you don't need to see. The MMM photo
theme for today is Your Creative Space, so here's mine. Any of you who are
embarra...
I'm Dyein' Over Here! A Mini Tutorial
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It's no secret that I'm crazy about Fehr Trade's FREE Lacey Thong pattern,
so what more appropriate project to use to perfect some dyeing techniques
fo...
New Patterns
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The recent BMV sale was a boon to my pattern stash, or a glut, depending on
how you look at it.
I was really surprised that Vogue managed to get it's sold o...
Inspiration: Washi Tape Flowers
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These washi tape flowers from 30 Minute Crafts look really pretty, and
making lots would be a good excuse to buy more washi tape! If you are in
the Leaming...
Twentieth Century Chic
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We were blessed with gorgeous weather over the recent bank holiday so I
took the opportunity to head up to Sudley House just outside Liverpool City
centre ...
So Much to Tell You All... The Sewing Room!
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I'm back! Not that I ever went away mind you, I've been sewing up a storm!
I finally got my sewing room up to scratch. Its not yet perfect but its
pretty c...
Anyone seen my sew-jo?
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There's been very little action in the sewing department in these parts. I
was without my machine for a couple of weeks, but it's back from its
service, a...
Where to Find Bra Making Supplies in New York
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When I was creating a list of lingerie supply sources for my book I focused
on online suppliers. Interestingly, I end up buying many of my bra making
suppl...
Spring Coat from BurdaStyle Sewing Handbook
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When I showed this coat to my family, the most frequent comment was
something like "another coat?" But what they should have said is "another
Burda?" becau...
Medieval Martial Lovefest in Kalamazoo
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This coming week is a busy one! I’m flying into Chicago on Wednesday and
will then travel to Kalamazoo, Michigan with my beau to attend the 48th
Annual I...
Me Made May round-up: Week 1
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Hello and happy May Day bank holiday to everyone who has a bank holiday
today (I was going to say to everyone in the UK but I think perhaps
Scotland does n...
Me Made May Madness
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I committed to participating in
organized by Zoe of the blog Zo- So....!
My pledge and my first week of outfits.
'I, Audrey of Sewtawdry, sign up ...
Boring beige? Another Simplicity 5320
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I’ve worn my pink a-line dress so much I made it again! It’s the same
fabric, a boiled wool jersey from Truro Fabrics, in a colourway called
cream. Persona...
Me Made May '13
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As my MMM'13 challenge, I have decided to make at least three new items as
the weather might not be good enough to wear any of the already existing
ones an...
Comments
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I've recently uninstalled Disqus comment system because it didn't accept some genuine comments all the time. Because it seemed OK on keeping the comments tha...
Autumnal Beignet
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This skirt has been a while in the making. I cut it out in January (I
think) with an idea for it to be ready for me to sew in March. It was to be
part of C...
WIP: a floral pendrell
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I have a hard time with vision sometimes, so I rely on you, of the lovely
sewing community to give some proper advice.
I'm nearly finished with my second v...
An Epic Fail, or why I need a walking foot
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I got that big piece of velvet in seafoam green color with all of that free
fabric from Alicia. My original thought was "om nom nom" and I knew I would
mak...
...and the winner of the bag naming contest is...
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Thanks for all of your name suggestions for my latest bag design. There were soooo many catchy names to choose from it made me dizzy! In the end we settled o...
Baby blue gingham set
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A new set of bra and two panties made with ‘Vichy’ kit from ELingeria. I
bought the kit sometime ago and unfortunately all the kit is now not
available bec...
Colette Laurel two ways…
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In a crazy fit of creativity, I managed to knock out two dresses over the
weekend. Two versions of Colette Patterns’ Laurel dress, just in time for
the con...
Mission Maxi
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Bring on the Sun! The Pattern: Jamie Christina Mission Maxi, view A Size +
Alterations: I cut a size 16 (chosen by my high bust measurement) then made
a th...
New FO: Hexagonal cube
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You might remember seeing back in 2011, when I set about transforming a
low-cost IKEA footstool into a beautiful piece of furniture… This project
was to be...
Garment Dyed, V-Neck T-Shirts
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These shirts are made from an organic cotton/hemp blend jersey, which gives
them a slightly “heathered” look, and adds a little bit of visual texture.
Yes,...
Daydreaming my way Through March & into April
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Hello? Anyone still out there? I feel as if I am coming out from
hibernation! Spring in the UK this year has been so slow to arrive, and
Winter so reluct...
Keep Me in Your Prayers
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Remember the best job ever? Yeah, me too. Except it ended unexpectedly
April 4, two days after returning from my staycation. I'm in severe
emotional distre...
audrey leigh
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SH and I were very excited to welcome miss Audrey Leigh into the world in
the wee hours of Tuesday morning (March 26)! She weighed a petite 6lbs.
10oz., an...
Blog vacation
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Van Burda 02 2013 106
This is the jacket I’ve sewn last week. It’s from BurdaStyle’s February
issue. A full review of it can be found on Pattern Revie...
Cake Patterns Pavlova wrap top
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So I am truly the master of productivity today – I had quite a busy one but
managed to do the prep work on my Pavlova last night, then sew it up, AND
get i...
Progress on the Melton Coat
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I'm getting there! I worked steadily on it all weekend, stealing little
bits of time (and some two hour blocks, too!) here and there whenever I
could. I...
See you later!
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I have decided to take a blogging holiday. I have been toying with this
idea for quite some time and have decided to plunge in now. There is too
much stuff...
Give me Industrial features in a small space....
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Rosanne writes, " I hope my question will turn out to be a simple one. I already have 4 sewing machines. However, none of them can accommodate sewing that i...
3 sewing machines and no iron*
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After loving Andreas Renfrew dress…
(source)
…I decided I needed wanted to make one. So I bombarded Andrea with
questions about how she made her and sh...
Reboot: part 1
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Ok so I have been pretty slack with my blog recently.
Honestly, even though I have been sewing, and also now knitting, its been
taking me some time to sett...
channeling my inner norah waugh
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Can any of you guess what this is?
I'm sure it won't take many guesses. It's part of a project I'm working on
at the Kent State University Museum. I'll g...
Saturday Shopping Adventure
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This week I'm going to introduce you to two new sewing machines I purchased
from Craigslist. My sister wanted to learn how to sew but did not have a
mac...
New Year, New Projects!
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I've been busy working on a couple of Craftsy.com classes last fall, that
are launching this week! One is an extended version of my garment copying
clas...
A Very Long Time Coming...
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It has been a very very very long time.
Due to a variety of reasons, of which I won't go into at risk of being
negative (hello new resolution) I haven't po...
Shelf pin board
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Let's say you need a pin board but your space is limited and you don't
want to make holes on the wall... do what I did!
Buy a cheap photo frame a...
Stashbusting Sewalong
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[image: Stashbusting Sewalong]
Just what I needed for my little fabric hoarding situation. My goal is to
end up with more projects completed than fabric ...
Panne culinaire
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Euh… pas grand chose côté cuisine cette semaine. Disons que les languettes
de poulet et la pizza sont très pratique pour les soirées surchargées et
les hor...
Throw Out That Seam Ripper!
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Let’s be honest - there is nothing worse in sewing than having to rip a
seam right? The whole process just brings a project to a screeching halt.
Every ...
It has been a long time....
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I have been away from this blog for a long time. I haven't been sewing. I
haven't been doing much except following along with everyone else. But
over th...
Sewing Tour: Dallas (part two) City Craft
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Hey ya’ll! I’m back with part two of Mr. Bug’s and my fabric shop
adventures from last weekend. After we hit Golden d’Or, my better half
graciously agreed ...
Wow, a whole year gone by......
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...... and here I am back at the lovely Crafty Christmas Club blog. As we
in the US balance precariously on the edge of the "fiscal cliff" I see it
wil...
Back to school already! Déjà la rentrée!
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Only two posts after talking about my summer holiday’s projects and I
am already back to the school bench which might make you think I have not
done much i...
Halloween Crafting in Diva Land
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I was a Crafting Fool™ last week. I couldn’t get enough of sparkly
glitter and pumpkins. Seriously. This is only half of the madness…LOL! I
took an or...
Land Ho! It’s October 12!
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Um. No, that is not a gangsta instruction for a woman flying a hang-glider.
Although it could be.
I don’t know why but even though it’s been going aroun...
No longer updated
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In May 2011 I wrote a message in the sidebar that I wished there was more
time in a day as I had not enough time to regularly update this site.
Since then ...
Thank You
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“Shared joy is a double joy; shared sorrow is half a sorrow”
~ Swedish Proverb
There are no words to express how much your kindness and concern have mea...
McCalls 2401: Wearable Muslin?
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I sewed a sleeveless version of McCalls 2401 at least a month ago. It's
getting there, but I haven't yet worn it out of the house.
I apologize for the head...
Sewing and Running
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On January 3 this year I decided to start running again and bought some new
running shoes - this is me after my first run lol!
It is a total 'set-up' phot...
Patrones 317 and Manequim 638
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I'm spoilt for choice with Pattern mags in my mailbox this week. The
summer vacation Patrones and a truly fabulous Manequim.
But first, for any Pert...
Vacation Fabric Shopping
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Howdy Everyone! Last week Hubby and I were on vacation. We decided to stay
at home for the week so Jimmy could put a new transmission in his car and
new ...
Thank You Discount
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We just hit 600 followers on Facebook and as a thank you to everyone who
follows and supports hound we’re celebrating with 15% off your order until
Sunday ...
Jubilee Baby
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What a lovely long weekend we’ve had in the UK to celebrate the Queen’s
diamond jubilee. Very little partying has gone on in our house due to a
combinatio...
Alder Shirtdress : Citron - $126.00
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*description* The Alder Shirtdress is perfectly paired with our custom
Blixen Dot print. Made of shirt weight cotton, this dress is a must for all
your sum...
7 Things I Love About Spring
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*'Spring is sprung*
*Der grass is riz*
*I wonder where dem boydies iz?'*
I'm not sure where my mom got this, but she's been reciting it every spring
for as...
From Pondering Pants, to Tackling Trousers
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It's been almost a year since I decided I wanted to try a pair of pants.
I'm not going to lie to any pants-sewing virgins out there: fitting is
frustratin...
New Web Addresses
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First of, if you are reading this then thank you for being such a dedicated
reader. Life for both Rian and I have taken unexpected turns and
Presserfoot h...
Bunny rabbit toddler Halloween costume
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Hi again. Oh, didn't I tell you I'm going for the "Least Updated Blog of
2011" award? I think I have a pretty good chance of winning that one...
Unfor...
Dear Readers
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I've been writing this little sewing blog for almost four years now, and it
has been an important part of my life. I am incredibly grateful for the
frien...
Butterick 5602 - the shapely shift!
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As my last two makes were useful wardrobe basics I gave myself permission
to indulge myself with another dress – I just love to make dresses! Since
finishi...
Location, Location, Location!
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We’re finally settled into our tiny but cosy new flat, and are getting into
new routines. My machine is sitting sadly in its box as I can only set it
up on...
Draping class 1, a simple blouse
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Courses are liberating! Sewing-courses in particular seem to be very good for my creativity-levels!
Draping class 1 finished. We draped a basic blouse, with...
Finished Object - Burda Style 02-2011-101 in Blue
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I am really pleased with how this dress from the February Burda Style came
out. It was made with the same fabric as the Blue Sorbetto, which I think
is lov...
HP Deneuve Tuxedo Shirt – Take Three (Part I)
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Good morning readers! Well, let’s first get the obvious out of the way:
yes, I’ve been gone for awhile but nothing’s wrong. In fact, everything’s
right bec...
the Very Last Post on this Blog
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If you don't know yet, I've moved! Hop on over to A Fashionable Stitch and start partaking in the fun. This is the very last blog post for the Cupcake Goddes...
Vivatveritas.com is up and running!!!!!!
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Hello all.Sorry for the many test posts and delays but finally
vivatveritas.com has been fully tested and is working. I will be posting an
actual post wit...
I’m still around!
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Boy oh boy! I have been so flat out the last few weeks that I’ve barely had
a chance to blog let alone read my favourite ones. I just wanted to post
quickl...
Just a Reminder
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that I am no longer updating this blog and have moved my content to SEWN.
I have noticed that people are still subscribing to this old blog’s feed
and I d...
Polka Dot Elephant
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Hello....
Not too much sewing been going on around my house lately. I am just not in
the mood. I have however made a few things since I last blogged. A ...
It’s over!
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One year of Fashion on the Ration ended on Saturday! It’s been an
interesting and informative year. If you’re hungry for more FOTR action, go
see Ali at Th...
2 years ago
Shop Today and Save
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Hey yall, I’m sure some of you may be making today a day for some much
needed relaxing sewing. So you may want to add some relaxing shopping to
that too. I...
Comparing things is easier than sewing.
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What with the holidays and the root canals and the laziness, I haven’t had
time for actual sewing lately so I have embarked on a little bit of sewing
geek-...
Is it pathetic that I get this post and I live in Canada?
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Hi Ladies, I bought a bunch of stuff... all in this new post: You Guessed Correctly.... It Was Goldhawk Road! :)
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